Gareth Southgate: Using fear as our fuel

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Jun 13, 2024

Gareth Southgate, England's national football team manager, shares insights from his remarkable career and leadership journey. He discusses using fear as motivation, emphasizing resilience and integrity in high-pressure situations. Gareth reflects on the importance of team culture, collaboration, and communication in achieving excellence. His experiences observing various coaching methods in Europe enhance his approach to player development. He highlights the delicate balance between managing veteran players and integrating new talent, fostering a positive environment for growth.

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INSIGHT

High Performance Defined

High performance involves a constant pursuit of perfection, focusing on the basics and adding small margins.
It also requires daily consistency to maintain winning cultures.

INSIGHT

Leadership and Culture

Empowering individuals while providing guidance is key for effective leadership.
Everyone is responsible for creating a positive environment, and leaders must model desired behavior.

ANECDOTE

Early Career Resilience

Southgate recalls his early career at Crystal Palace, where he was a "shy kid from Crawley" entering a tough South London dressing room.
Despite different backgrounds, shared hunger and desire united the players.

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